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Tecno Pova 5

5.5 NeoScore #2258 of 6247

Launched June 2023

Overview

NeoScore

5.5

#2258 of 6247

Design & display
6.0
Performance & hardware
5.3
Camera
3.9
Connectivity
5.9
Battery & charging
7.1

Strengths

  • The 6000 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time.
  • Its f/1.6 aperture is among the brightest of its time.
  • Its 88 % screen-to-body ratio is higher than that of most phones of its time.

Weak points

  • At 219.4 g, it is heavier than most phones of its time.
  • Its 1/2.76″ sensor is smaller than those in most phones of its time.
Display
6.78″IPS LCD1,080 × 2,460 px120 Hz
Design
219.4 g76.6 mm168.6 mm9 mm
Performance
MediaTek Helio G99Octa-Core8 GB RAM256 GB
AnTuTu
410,000Better than 42% of phones
Battery
6,000 mAh45 W
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.60.3 Mpxselfie 8 Mpx · f/2
Network
4G3G2G
Software
Android 13

Editorial report

Tecno Pova 5 technical sheet

The Tecno Pova 5 suits buyers who put a large battery and a spacious display first; its main trade-off is weight, which is higher than that of most phones of its time. Its 6000 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones launched around the same time. The 45 W charging rate is typical for phones from that period.

The IPS LCD display measures 6.78″, with a 120 Hz refresh rate and 396 ppi density. Its 88 % screen-to-body ratio is higher than that of most phones of its time. At 219.4 g, the phone is heavier than most. The 50 MP camera resolution is typical, while its 1/2.76″ sensor is smaller than those in most phones of its time. Its f/1.6 aperture, by contrast, is among the brightest of its time.

This configuration pairs 8 GB of RAM with 256 GB of storage, typical amounts for phones launched around the same time. It uses a MediaTek Helio G99 processor and runs Android 13, with NFC and dual SIM support. Connectivity also includes Bluetooth 5.2 and USB 2.0. The Tecno Pova 5 has an overall NeoScore of 5.5. It is worth considering for buyers who prioritize battery capacity and can accept a heavier phone with a camera sensor that is small for its time.

Technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.

5.51 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

8 GB / 256 GB / International

Design & display

6.0

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
9.0
Display Pixel Density 396 ppi
8.4
Peak Display Brightness 580 nits
4.8
Display Features Hole-Punch Notch, 120Hz, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, IPS LCD
1.5
Weight 219.4 g
4.1
Usable Surface 88 %
8.9
Body Thickness 9 mm
6.0

Performance & hardware

5.3

AnTuTu Score 410,000
2.1
RAM Capacity 8 GB
7.1
Storage Type UFS 2.2
5.0
Processor Process Size 6 nm
7.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
7.5
Maximum CPU Clock 2.2 GHz
4.9
RAM Type LPDDR4X
5.0

Camera

3.9

Sensor Size 1/2.76″
3.4
Aperture f/1.6
9.0
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 50 Mpx
8.0
Camera Features Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance
0.0

Connectivity

5.9

Connectivity Features USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
3.0
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
7.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2
7.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
9.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.5

Battery & charging

7.1

Battery Capacity 6,000 mAh
10.0
Fast Charge Power 45 W
7.0
Battery Features Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
4.3

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Design & display
5.96
Performance & hardware
5.28
Camera
3.88
Connectivity
5.85
Battery & charging
7.12
NeoScore rank
#2258 / 6247

Tecno

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Helio G99
Processor Process Size
6 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
Maximum CPU Clock
2.2 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
AnTuTu Score
410,000
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
729
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
1,979
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v10

Design

Body Colors
Black, Blue, Gold
Body Thickness
9 mm
Body Width
76.6 mm
Body Height
168.6 mm
Weight
219.4 g
Usable Surface
88 %
Body Materials
Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
6,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
45 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
21:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Peak Display Brightness
580 nits
Display Diagonal
6.78″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,460 px
Display Pixel Density
396 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
240 Hz
Display Features
Hole-Punch Notch, 120Hz, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, IPS LCD
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System

Software

Operating System
Android 13
OS Family
Android
OS Version
13
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, EDR, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Connectivity Features
USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
USB Version
USB 2.0
Max. download speed
650 Mbps
Max. upload speed
150 Mbps

Audio

Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, EDR, LE

Technical

Model numbers
LH7n

Pova 5

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear Main Camera

Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
1/2.76″
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Video Recording
1440p at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
No
Sensor
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
1/2.76″
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Video
Video Recording
1440p at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
No
Slow Motion Frame Rate
30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/1.6
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
Dual LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance
2

Rear Depth Camera

Resolution
0.3 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor
Resolution
0.3 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
3

Front Camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/2
Camera Features
LED Flash, Front-Facing LED Flash
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, Front-Facing LED Flash
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Variant details

Memory
8 GB
Markets
International
Storage
256 GB
Market codes
International

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